1985 50HP Force slow to engage

[ronater]

Motor will start right up, but when you put it in forward, it doesn't engage right away. It idles way up then all at once it pops into gear. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[JUSTINTIME]

Re: 1985 50HP Force slow to engage

you need to adjust the shift cable or shift shaft
could be both

 

[wayne h]

Re: 1985 50HP Force slow to engage

thought we covered this here

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=274636